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2001: A Space Odyssey1968 • 149 min • Budget $12M • Box office $71MScience Fiction, Mystery, AdventureWhen humans discover an enigmatic object hidden beneath the moon's surface, they embark on a quest to determine its origin, enlisting the aid of HAL 9000, the most sophisticated computer available.
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Twelve Monkeys1995 • 129 min • Budget $29M • Box office $168MScience Fiction, Thriller, MysteryInvestigative journalist Chris Morris fearlessly examines Britain's most troubling issues, revealing societal problems with sharp detail. The documentary series confronts difficult subjects like animal cruelty, drug abuse, sex scandals, and political corruption.…7.68.017+
Metropolis1927 • 148 min • Budget $5M • Box office $1MDrama, Science FictionThe city of tomorrow is sharply divided: one side thrives in wealth, the other lives in poverty. Our main character comes from a family that has long influenced this city’s history, but…8.18.2
Anaconda2024 • 84 minAdventure, Horror, ThrillerA circus troupe facing financial hardship takes a tour of Thailand, only to be betrayed by a former associate. While traveling through a Southeast Asian rainforest, they are attacked by a giant…7.14.7
Night of the Animated Dead2021 • 70 minAnimation, HorrorThis animated version of "Night of the Living Dead" follows a group of people sheltering in a rural farmhouse as they fight for survival against a horde of bloodthirsty zombies.6.14.617+
Island of Lost Souls1932 • 71 min • Budget $300KHorror, Science FictionA determined scientist obsessively seeks to advance human evolution through unsettling experiments. His research leads to the creation of frightening hybrid creatures, neither fully human nor animal. Consumed by his creation, the…6.97.3
Frankenstein1931 • 70 min • Budget $291K • Box office $12MDrama, Horror, Science FictionDriven by ambition, Henry Frankenstein conducts a disturbing experiment to create life. He assembles a human creature from body parts, seeking to defy death. But his undertaking turns into a terrifying nightmare…7.57.7
Flesh for Frankenstein1973 • 95 min • Budget $450KHorrorIn a grand but crumbling mansion, the eccentric Baron and his assistant Otto pursue a disturbing goal: creating life in their laboratory. As body parts are sewn together and brought to life,…5.85.817+
The Golem: How He Came Into the World1920 • 76 minFantasy, HorrorIn 1500s Prague, a close-knit Jewish community lives under constant threat from other religious groups. Facing this tension, Rabbi Judah Loew undertakes an unusual project to protect his people: he creates the…7.07.2
The Lost World1925 • 104 minAdventure, Fantasy, DramaA film adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic story brings a timeless wilderness to life. The movie takes us to a land where giant prehistoric creatures still roam. It follows the…6.77.0
The Lost World2001 • 150 minAdventure, Fantasy, Science FictionThis Lost World is a wonderful BBC adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic adventure. Bob Hoskins portrays Professor Challenger as surprisingly affable, a less abrasive version of the character from the…6.06.714+
The Trial1962 • 119 min • Budget $1M • Box office $94KCrime, Drama, MysteryJosef K's ordinary life is shattered when police unexpectedly enter his room and inform him he's under trial. He's told nothing about the charges or the reason for the proceedings. He struggles…7.47.6Frankenstein1987 • 46 minA driven scientist creates a living creature by piecing together body parts from corpses.4.04.9
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde1931 • 96 min • Budget $535K • Box office $1MHorror, Science Fiction, DramaDr. Henry Jekyll, a scientist and thinker, explores the conflict between good and evil within people. Seeking freedom from social rules, he conducts an experiment with chemicals that could split these aspects…7.27.6
The Horror of Frankenstein1970 • 95 min • Budget $176KHorror, Science FictionThe film follows Victor Frankenstein as he returns from medical school with a disturbing interest in beautiful women and extreme experiments. This dark story explores the mind of a brilliant scientist consumed…5.85.817+
Frankenstein Island1981 • 97 minA hot air balloon crew and their dog crash-land on an island inhabited by scantily-clad, partially alien women, zombies, and various monsters.3.32.16+
Frankenstein: The True Story1974 • 186 minDrama, Horror, Science FictionVictor Frankenstein's pursuit of scientific glory takes a dark turn when he creates a creature that escapes his control, fueled by the treachery of his assistant, Dr. Polidori. The film explores the…7.37.1
The Queen of Spades1937 • 87 minRussia, 1835. Lieutenant Hermann, a man consumed by gambling, becomes obsessed with a foolproof system known as the martingale, possessed by Countess Tomski, nicknamed The Queen of Spades. When Hermann tries to…0.06.5
Ju-on: The Curse2000 • 70 min • Budget $4MHorror, MysteryWhen elementary school teacher Kobayashi notices a student is missing, he discovers the child's absence leads him to a secluded suburban house. Inside, he uncovers a terrifying secret that traps anyone who…6.86.8
Laplace's Witch2018 • 115 min • Box office $10MMystery, Crime, Science FictionA forensic scientist is called in by the police to investigate two deaths caused by hydrogen sulfide. He must determine if the deaths were accidental or the result of foul play. However,…6.35.2
Horror Express1972 • 87 min • Budget $300KHorrorProfessor Saxton travels from Manchuria to Europe with the frozen body of an ancient, mysterious creature. Along the way, a series of strange and disturbing deaths occur. The professor struggles with his…6.36.517+
Goodbye Soviet Union2020 • 86 minThis is a humorous coming-of-age story about Johannes, born prematurely to a young, single mother. He experiences a life marked by separation from those he loves, feeling like an outsider, hair loss…5.46.4
That's a Wrap2023 • 95 minDuring a wrap party for a movie, a guest dressed as the film's killer starts reenacting the movie's violent scenes. As the night progresses, cast members begin to vanish. The remaining people…3.64.1
Affliction1998 • 114 min • Budget $6M • Box office $6MCrime, Drama, MysteryA quiet small-town police officer investigates what appears to be a simple hunting accident. But as he investigates, the town's peaceful surface cracks, revealing hidden secrets that threaten his sanity. The investigation…6.36.917+
The Incredible Shrinking Man1957 • 81 min • Budget $750KScience Fiction, Drama, AdventureScott Carey experiences a bizarre transformation after exposure to radiation and insecticide, causing him to shrink dramatically. His home becomes a dangerous landscape as he faces new threats, like cellar spiders, and…7.57.6
The Hunchback of Notre Dame1939 • 117 min • Budget $1M • Box office $6MDrama, Romance, HorrorParis, 1482. The Chief Justice Frollo is drawn to Esmeralda, a beautiful young Romani woman living in the city. Quasimodo, the bell-ringer at Notre Dame and Frollo's ward, lives a peaceful life…7.37.8
Rebecca1940 • 130 min • Budget $1M • Box office $7MMystery, Romance, ThrillerA young woman marries the enigmatic widower Max De Winter and finds herself haunted by the memory of his deceased first wife, Rebecca. Rebecca's death was never explained, and her presence seems…7.98.0
The 39 Steps1935 • 86 minMystery, ThrillerIn Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller, "The 39 Steps," Richard Hanney is caught in a dangerous game after finding a dead woman in his bed. He's immediately suspected of being involved in an…7.37.6
Eyes Wide Shut1999 • 159 min • Budget $65M • Box office $162MDrama, Thriller, MysteryDr. Bill Harford's life changes when his wife Alice reveals her hidden desires. Seeking answers and wanting to understand his marriage, Bill explores underground sexual groups. He finds a world far darker…7.57.517+
Plague2017 • 10 min**Plague:** From the Latin word "plaga," meaning "blow," "wound." It describes a sudden, overwhelming increase in a single species, leading to significant harm for other animals or plants. Essentially, it's an excessive…9.0—
A Night Too Young2012 • 58 minOn New Year's Day, two schoolboys unexpectedly find themselves at the apartment of their teacher, Katerina, along with her friends Stepan and David. While the adults argue, drink, and flirt, the boys…5.75.6
Contact1997 • 150 min • Budget $90M • Box office $171MDrama, Science Fiction, MysteryA dedicated radio astronomer detects the first confirmed extraterrestrial radio signal, changing everything for humanity. As nations race to understand the message and its possible meaning, the astronomer faces difficult choices. She…7.47.56+
Dead Driver2019 • 97 min • Budget $1MHorror, ActionFollowing a devastating zombie outbreak, a former assassin, his wife, and daughter live a secluded life in a fortified compound. Their peace is shattered when the compound is attacked, triggering a massive…6.13.617+
The Shining1980 • 144 min • Budget $19M • Box office $44MHorror, ThrillerJack Torrance, portrayed by Jack Nicholson, takes a job as caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel, hoping for a fresh start. He and his wife Wendy, along with their young son Danny,…8.28.417+
Moonraker1979 • 126 min • Budget $34M • Box office $210MAction, Adventure, ThrillerJames Bond is assigned to investigate the theft of Moonraker, a state-of-the-art space shuttle owned by Drax Industries. His mission leads him from California to the opulent headquarters of Hugo Drax, a…6.26.36+
Murder She Said1961 • 87 minComedy, Crime, DramaMiss Marple, known for her keen observation, witnesses a possible murder inside a train compartment while watching from a station window. Local police find no evidence of a crime, but Miss Marple…7.37.3
Murder at the Gallop1963 • 81 minComedy, Crime, DramaWhen wealthy Mr. Enderby appears to die of a heart attack, Miss Marple and Mr. Stringer suspect something more. Dismissed by the local police, they independently investigate. As they piece together clues,…7.07.2
Dateline NBC1982 • 118 min • Budget $28M • Box office $41MScience Fiction, Drama, ThrillerEvery week, Dateline NBC presents detailed investigations into real crimes and mysteries that have deeply affected people and communities. The newsmagazine series tells compelling stories exploring the complexities of human nature, using…7.98.117+
Anatomy of a Murder1959 • 161 min • Budget $2M • Box office $8MCrime, Drama, MysteryPaul Biegler, a retired lawyer in Michigan, takes on the case of Army Lieutenant Manion. Manion is accused of killing an innkeeper after his wife claims he raped her. The upcoming trial…7.98.0
Predator1987 • 107 min • Budget $15M • Box office $98MScience Fiction, Action, AdventureDeep in a Central American jungle, a special forces team carries out a secret mission with worldwide implications. As they move further into the jungle, they feel watched by something unnatural, hidden…7.57.817+
A Trip to the Moon1902 • 15 min • Budget $5KAdventure, Science Fiction, FantasyProfessor Barbenfouillis leads six astronomers on a pioneering mission to the moon. They travel beyond Earth's orbit in a rocket launched from a giant cannon, and successfully land. Exploring the moon's caves,…7.98.10+
Vampyr1932 • 74 minHorror, Fantasy, MysteryIn a village near Paris, a student fascinated by the occult discovers a world of dark secrets. Exploring the supernatural leads to strange occurrences and encounters with spirits haunting the area. The…7.37.4
Dune1984 • 137 min • Budget $40M • Box office $31MAction, Science Fiction, AdventureIn the year 10,191, Melange is the universe's most valuable substance, extending life and enabling interstellar travel by expanding human consciousness. This rare spice is found only on Arrakis, a harsh desert…6.26.213+
Total Recall1990 • 113 min • Budget $65M • Box office $261MAction, Adventure, Science FictionConstruction worker Douglas Quaid becomes obsessed with visiting Mars and visits Recall, a company that implants artificial memories. A problem with the procedure causes Doug to question what's real. He struggles to…7.37.517+
The Running Man1987 • 101 min • Budget $27M • Box office $38MAction, Thriller, Science FictionIn 2017, the world is a dystopian nightmare ruled by a totalitarian police state after the global economy collapsed. The government suppresses all cultural expression, using fear to control its citizens. To…6.56.617+
Planet of the Apes1968 • 112 min • Budget $5M • Box office $32MScience Fiction, Adventure, DramaAstronaut Taylor crash lands on an alien planet and finds a world where intelligent apes rule, using humans for cruel experiments and games. To survive, Taylor allies with an empathetic chimpanzee scientist.…7.68.00+
Soul Reaper2024 • 112 minA teenager can enter people's dreams. He discovers a sinister presence within those dreams, one that seems to be causing real-world deaths. He soon realizes the dream world and reality are connected.6.25.617+
